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Jünkerath - Germany

Forest restoration and creation

This project, located in the west of Germany, aims to restore a parcel of bark-affected monospecific spruce.

2023 - 2024
Financé
Surface
1,3
ha
Nombre d'arbres
2 600
Résumé du projet
This project, located in the west of Germany, aims to restore a parcel of bark-affected monospecific spruce. Like agriculture, monoculture impoverishes the soil, weakens biodiversity and increases the vulnerability of stands to hazards. In this case, it was a beetle, the bark beetle, that caused a massive decline in the existing stand. Populations of this beetle have exploded in recent years, particularly as a result of excessively mild winters. Three species of softwood will be introduced, but it is particularly important to note the reintroduction of hardwoods such as beech, a species that occurs naturally in the region and is particularly well adapted to the soil and climate. The aim of this reforestation is to increase the resilience potential of the forest massif of which it forms part, and to allow diversity to return to the massif. In addition, the newly planted trees will combat global warming by storing carbon in the atmosphere.
Principales essences :
Larix sp., Pseudotsuga menziesii, Picea abies, Alnus cremastogyne
Nombre total d'essences :
4
Sur le terrain
Contexte local

This project has its roots in south-west Germany, not far from the Belgian border, in the Eifel, a very hilly area alternating between forests and farmland.

During the 20th century, the region was heavily forested, in particular with the mass planting of spruce, a resinous species popular for the technological characteristics of its wood and its ability to grow quickly. Unfortunately, the spruce was planted as a monoculture and in recent years the bark beetle has decimated most of the stands. This is an unprecedented disaster for German and European forests.

Actions sur le terrain

The planting of this forest in Germany aims to :

  • Restore the ecosystem after an attack by bark beetles;
  • Maintain the forest cover;
  • Diversify the stand by planting 4 softwood and hardwood species adapted to the local context.
Impact
CLIMAT
Contributes to the mitigation of the greenhouse effect and influences precipitation patterns and the local microclimate.
BIODIVERSITÉ
Preservation of local biodiversity by providing suitable habitats and resources.
EAU ET SOLS
Influences the quality and integrity of the soil-water system, and the cycling of water and nutrients.
SOCIAL & ÉCONOMIQUE
Supports human well-being, by providing resources, income, education, and supporting recreation and heritage.
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